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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1925
Page
4
Submissive Life Brings Inner Pleasures Beyond Earthly Beatitude
A devotional line notes that a life fully submitted to the Divine Influence yields internal pleasures greater than any earthly joys, shaping a heavenly state of beatitude for the believer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Aves
Sermon Ends in Dayton Pastor Death Over Pulpit Policy
Dayton Tenn preacher Rev H G Byrd died after leaving his church amid criticism for offering a Liberal minister the pulpit. He blamed poor church attendance on internal infidelity and hypocrisy among believers, not external opposition, warning hypocrites harm more than outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Byrd
Dayton
Tenn
Clarence Darrow
Mr. Byrd
Vanished hammock days and the new vacation ethic
The essay contrasts hammock porch vacations with more strenuous trips, noting that active getaways refresh the mind and spark ideas. It argues for a middle ground between lazy rest and full hustle, suggesting light loafing is beneficial for workers returning from breaks.
Outdoor idling and activity balance guides vacationers
The text advises vacationers to mix prudent outdoor idling with periods of stronger activity. It emphasizes a wise head to choose when to rest and when to engage in vigorous pursuits, allowing Nature to renew energy.
Social radius and business radius in transport progress
Eddie Rickenbacker popularized the social radius as the distance people travel for evening activities. He notes the radius grew from five miles in 1900 to 25 now, with air travel possibly making it 100 miles. The business radius rose from 10 miles to 50, likely 150 later, with Henry Ford advancing freight aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker
Henry Ford
Prosperity America Aims to Wipe War Debt
Editorial notes a large fall in national debt from 26.59 billion to 20.52 billion over six years and forecasts debt extinction in about 20 years if reductions continue. It cites rising domestic prosperity, European recovery, and foreign debt payments as accelerators with Allied debts able to nearly erase remaining totals. A July 1 surplus of 250 million signals restraint and strong growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Washington
Decreasing Death Rate in United States Shown in 1924 Data
United States Census figures show births rising in the registration area while deaths fall to 12.0 per thousand in 1924. Urban birth and death rates differ, with rural North Carolina posting the highest birthrate and Montana the lowest birthrate and death rate. Infant mortality drops in several states, though Mississippi urban areas report the highest infant deaths per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of the Census
United States Public Health Service
Theildren
North Carolina
Montana
Connecticut
Delaware
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
California
Florida
Mississippi
Oregon
South Carolina
Washington
France
Witty assorted quips from Tom Sims column
A collection of humorous observations and quips about workplace anger being avoided while the boss is away, irony about polite people, a line about a rare June day in July, musings on gossip, a remark on a new 16 passenger sleeping car biplane, and a note on a shimmy dancer who can dry without a towel.
Weather and movie life and animal trivia mix
A haphazard collection notes weather, a movie star not yet married again, and a strange fact that snakes have longer wheel bases than other living animals including hot dogs. The passage mingles casual observations on weather mood, celebrity rumor, and odd animal measurements.
Sleep Stains and Morning Expressions Paint Quiet Mood
A lighthearted line notes a face unlikely to appear cheerful after sleeping overnight. The remark underscores how rest affects facial expression and sets a playful, relatable tone.
Curb Real Estate Market Thrives in Brooklyn Browntown
In Brownsville, Brooklyn, a bustling curb real estate market draws many brokers daily who swap property lists and share commissions. Women, often housewives, play key roles by spotting sales in their neighborhoods and guiding deals to the broker offering the best commissions. The lively exchange can involve up to six brokers per sale and daily turnover sometimes reaches six figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brownsville
Brooklyn
Curb Real Estate Market Is Unique in Pretentious Shows
The article discusses how variety productions extend bills to late hours and take weeks to trim surplus material. Producers then face reassigning under contract talent, sometimes creating a separate revue from leftovers to fill gaps.
Radio section popularity wanes in summer car rituals
The radio feature shows reduced reader engagement this summer with people leaving the weekly radio pages in cars on Saturdays. In winter readers took radio sections home and left the news sections in cars, signaling shifting reading habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tthe
Night clubs raise profits as bootleg booze costs spike
Night clubs and cabarets reap large gains from the Rum Row crackdown. Bottled liquor rose roughly a dollar per quart, and venues now charge about $1.25 per drink instead of $1, boosting profit by about $5 per quart sold in individual servings, according to James W. Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Dean
Reverend Straton Denounces Evolution teaching in Schools
The Rev. Dr. Straton declares it is better to wipe out all schools than permit evolution under Bible belief. He ridicules the typical college graduate as a “lap headed, cigaret-smoking” youth with a corn-tassed mustache and hootlegger breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straton
Mohammedan School Scene Described by Dr Straton
Dr Straton and companions note a typical Mohammedan school where a teacher wields a long bamboo rod as students recite Koran passages. Evangelical churches in Atlanta praise the Scopes trial as a catalyst for religious revival and repentance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Straton
Atlanta
Tennessee
FABLES ON HEALTH Learn safe swimming habits for all ages
The article argues swimming benefits fit individuals when done carefully. It cautions thin or easily fatigued people and children to avoid cold water and overexertion, stresses reestablishing surface circulation, recommends gentle strokes, and warns against pranks during instruction. An easy swim in temperate water is advised.
Scopes trial faiths clash with science and fear of hell
The author argues the Scopes trial will push belief toward religion and science toward inquiry. He cites Mohammeds Koran teaching and Johns Hopkins insulin research as examples of progress and cautions against cruel tradition. He references insulin trials in rabbits and the moral tension between discovery and faith.
Everyday Work and Time Frittered Away
A reflective verse urging productivity and diligence in daily tasks. It contrasts loafing with steady work and warns that managers distrust workers who constantly watch the clock. The piece emphasizes efficient labor and the futility of wasting hours.
Poem Urges Self-Assessment On Work Ethic And Class
HAL COCHRAN'S Daily Poem contrasts two types of people the sticker who works and the loafer. It questions readers about their own class and whether they fit into the doing or loafing category. The piece uses direct address to challenge mindset and effort.
France Seeks More Funds for Riff War Aid
The Martins Ferry Daily Times notes that France may request additional money to sustain its Rif war efforts. It suggests limited expectation of securing new loans from America and reflects wartime financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Martins Ferry
No Two Dollar Bills Won't Stop a Money Shortage
Washington editors report federal reserve bankers doubt the Dewey plan to popularize two dollar bills will work while the engraving and printing bureau races to meet strong demand for currency. Experts weigh larger notes and tougher paper as fixes but say relief must come pronto. Secretary Jardine comments on urban migration and rural prosperity, while unusual weather in Washington prompts humor about city ward forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Dewey
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Weather Department
Scientists Hope Synthetic Diabetes Cure Is Achievable
The text notes a parent’s death from diabetes and cites scientists’ hope to master synthetic production of a diabetes cure in the future.
Famous figures push movement to end death penalty
Prominent individuals plan a nationwide drive to abolish capital punishment arguing that if murder is wrong for individuals, the state should not model killing as a solution. The question centers on ethical consistency and state power.
Capital Punishment and Poverty Discussed in Ethics
The excerpt argues that capital punishment will end as civilization advances and torture or hanging of children will cease. It condemns official killing by any method as a disgrace, while highlighting poverty and elderly anxiety as greater societal disgrace and concern.
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes to quit office anticipated
The Cincinnati Times Star notes the day may come when Prohibition Commissioner Haynes leaves his post. The piece contrasts this with President Coolidge facing autocratic traffic police who deny the president’s right to stop at improper parking places as reported by the Newark Ohio American Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Cincinnati
Ohio Times-Star
Coolidge
Newark
Ohio
American Tribune
The Zoologists Link Grins to Twin Traits Study
Scientists argue most people resemble twins and fleeting mood shifts reflect biology. The remark appears in a satirical exchange noting how small details mislead yet provide explanations, framing daily mood as a measurable sign.
Press remarks on William J Bryan show civic press tone
The Mansfield Ohio Journal notes newspapers may criticize William Jennings Bryan but always in a kind manner. It commends his readiness to speak for the public and his consistent public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Mansfield Ohio Journal
Akron plumber returns for pay after forgotten visit
Akron Ohio Beacon Journal reports a plumber, who initially left without payment, had to return to collect his fee. The incident underscores common disputes over service charges and prompt payment in local trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Ohio
None of us is so much interested in what causes an earthquake
A limited Usual quote from Urbana Ohio Democrat reflecting a viewpoint on attention to earthquakes and the interest in the distance to the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ohio Democrat
Hindenberg’s Face Featured In Vindicator Item
A brief Youngstown Dal Vindicator note references Hindenberg and an asset tied to office seekers. The fragment suggests a visual or caricature, noting the president’s image in relation to political candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio Dal Vindicator
Hindenberg
Tennessee lawmakers deny monkey cousin claim in circus metaphor
Defiance Crescent News quotes critics who reject the idea that Tennessee legislators resemble primates in a harsh circus metaphor. The piece questions perceptions of lawmakers and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Crescent News
Dawes Critiques Unlimited Debate on Law Quantity
Vice-President Dawes says unlimited debate tends to increase laws but avoids commenting on their quality. The Urbana Democrat notes the remark as an observation on legislative process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Urbana Democrat
Answers to common questions from 1916 readers
A compilation of Q A items discusses baseball double plays by the Boston team on October 7 1916 lease lengths of 99 and 999 years origin of the phrase We who are about die salute thee advice on presenting engagement rings origin of the Latin salute tattooing risks and the value of a Columbian Half Dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew V’acon
London
Claudius
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